BPS 455: How to Turn a Script Into a Movie Without Hollywood’s Help with Chris Jay

BPS 455: How to Turn a Script Into a Movie Without Hollywood’s Help with Chris Jay

Chris Jay, once a touring musician with the rock band Army of Freshmen, found a new creative path when the music industry shifted and opportunities dried up. Instead of giving up, he and his bandmate Aaron Goldberg turned to filmmaking, writing and producing their first feature, The Bet. Without studio backing or formal film education, the duo learned everything from scratch — from writing the screenplay to formatting scripts manually and raising money independently. Their story became a lesson in perseverance, proving that filmmaking success often starts with resourcefulness and a willingness to learn by doing.

Despite budget limitations and countless challenges during production, The Bet made it to completion and secured distribution on major platforms like iTunes, Amazon, and cable VOD. Featuring wrestling legend Roddy Piper in one of his final roles, the film stands as a testament to the power of determination and creative problem-solving. For Chris, the project wasn’t just about making a movie — it was about proving that great stories can come to life outside of Hollywood when passion, teamwork, and persistence lead the way.


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BPS 005: The Million Dollar Screenplay with August Rush Screenwriter Paul Castro

BPS 005: The Million Dollar Screenplay with August Rush Screenwriter Paul Castro

We've all read in Variety or The Hollywood Reporter of some no-name screenwriter selling his or her screenplay for a million bucks. Ever wonder how they did it? What structure did they use? What "tric...

27 Mar 20181h 25min

BPS 004: How to Sell Your Screenplay with Ashley Scott Meyers

BPS 004: How to Sell Your Screenplay with Ashley Scott Meyers

Today's guest is screenwriter/podcaster Ashley Scott Meyers from Sellingyourscreenplay.com. Ashley is a working screenwriter in Hollywood. He also spends his time running a popular screenwriting blog ...

27 Mar 201851min

BPS 003: Making It in Hollyweird as a Screenwriter with Doug Richardson

BPS 003: Making It in Hollyweird as a Screenwriter with Doug Richardson

Can you imagine having a front row seat to the start of the filmmaking careers of Will Smith, Bruce Willis and Michael Bay? Well this week's guest Screenwriter Doug Richardson did just that. In 1989 2...

27 Mar 20181h 15min

BPS 002: How to Write a Screenplay with Fight Club Screenwriter Jim Uhls

BPS 002: How to Write a Screenplay with Fight Club Screenwriter Jim Uhls

First Rule of Jim Uhls, YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT Jim Uhls!We I have a MAJOR treat for the tribe this week. I have no other than Jim Uhls, the master screenwriter behind David Fincher's "Fight Club", one ...

27 Mar 20181h 17min

BPS 001: What Makes a Good Screenplay with John Truby

BPS 001: What Makes a Good Screenplay with John Truby

Today's guest blew my mind on his approach to storytelling and screenwriting. John Truby is one of Hollywood's premier screenwriting instructor and story consultant.Over the last 25 years, more than 5...

27 Mar 20181h 34min

BPS 000: Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast - Introduction | What to Expect 

BPS 000: Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast - Introduction | What to Expect 

It’s here! The first episode of The Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast! Now you might be asking..."Alex, why are you launching another podcast dedicated to screenwriting when you cover that on the IFH ...

27 Mar 201810min

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